New LightSpy Spyware Version Targets iPhones with Increased Surveillance Tactics

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an improved version of an Apple iOS spyware called LightSpy that not only expands on its functionality, but also incorporates destructive capabilities to prevent the compromised device from booting up. "While the iOS implant delivery method closely mirror...

Unveiling Cadet Blizzard APT’s Wiper Attacks Targeting Ukraine

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Cadet Blizzard, a Russian GRU-sponsored threat group, conducted major cyber operations using WhisperGate, a customized wiper malware, to demonstrate their destructive capabilities through targeted attack...

Cadet Blizzard emerges as a novel and distinct Russian threat actor

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues into its second year and Microsoft continues to collaborate with global partners in response, the exposure of destructive cyber capabilities and information operations provide greater clarity into the tools and techniques used by Russian state-sponsored...

Insights into Iranian Cyber Espionage: APT33 Targets Aerospace and Energy Sectors and has Ties to Destructive Malware

When discussing suspected Middle Eastern hacker groups with destructive capabilities, many automatically think of the suspected Iranian group that previously used SHAMOON – aka Disttrack – to target organizations in the Persian Gulf. However, over the past few years, we have been tracking a...